Tips On Getting The Best Deals On Black Friday 2018

Black Friday2018 is almost here! Of course now it’s more lik “Black Week” or “Black Month” as the deals start earlier and run longer. If you want to really get the best deals, you have to shop like a Black Friday Ninja.

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I’ve got the best SECRET Black Friday tips you need to know about so that you can get the most out of your shopping… and as well save as much money as possible!

Shopping on Black Friday is tradition for me. It is the one day when my mom and I just get to spend the day together without interruption. We head out early in the morning and just shop all day long!

Over the years, I’ve figured out some tips to really finding the best deals. There are also some other tricks I’ve learned to make the day even better and less stressful for me (and others).

Now you get to learn my top secrets! Some of these you might already know about, but many of them might be completely new to you. Whatever the case, these ideas will help you navigate shopping on Black Friday (and even the few days leading up to this big shopping day).

Without wasting much time, lets get started, because i am already feeling the Cool Christmas Air here, i don’t think you should waste any seconds after reading all my tips on how to get the best deals on Black Friday 2018.

1. Shop on Wednesday

Sometimes, the Black Friday prices are not always the lowest price. Visit the store on Wednesday to find out. You might find that the price listed is the same as, if not lower than, what you will find in a couple of days. Go ahead and grab that item while you can.

This is also true with finding the hot holiday toys. If you find one in the store before the shopping frenzy hits, grab it to ensure you have one for Christmas.

This is also the time to figure out the other items you want and where they live in the store. This way, when you get there on Friday, you know where to head to get find the gifts on your list.

2. Sign up for emails

Decide which stores you will shop at this year. Visit each website and sign up for email newsletters. It is important that you do this at least two weeks before Black Friday. It can take time before the emails start to generate, so you want to allow ample time to get added to the list.

3. Prioritize your shopping list

When making your list of items you need to buy, list them first by store and then by order of importance. This will put the “must find” items at the top so you can first focus on finding them as you visit each store. When you get there, first walk to that department to find the item you want.

4. Have a backup plan

With the number of people shopping, there will be instances where you will not find the item you want. That means you need to have backup plan in place. Add a second item to your list, just in case you can’t find the one thing you really want.

5. Shop with a friend

Not only is it more fun to shop with someone you love, but it can be helpful too! If there are a few must have items on your list, you can work together to find them. Your friend can visit the electronics section for the video game you want while you are in the toy aisle finding another item on your list.

6. Leave the kids at home

My kids talk about wanting to come with me every year. However, they know that it is not an option. It is not because I don’t want to spend time with them, but it is because of the patience required. There is a lot of standing in line. No one likes to hear “I’m bored” or “Can’t we go home?” Leave them with your spouse or a friend and just enjoy your shopping day.

7. Follow your budget (and use cash)

Before you even make a list, you need to know your budget. Once that is set, get cash. Leave the credit cards at home. You’ll think more about every purchase and reduce impulse shopping if you have cash. There is no way you can overspend as you don’t have the money to do it.

Remember, not every item you want will be on sale, so you need to take a moment to see if you can find it lower elsewhere.

8. Plan your shopping trip

Once you have your list ready, decide which stores you will need to visit first. I recommend you start with the one that has your must-have item. You can then figure out which ones to stop by after that. It might be based upon your list or a route.

9. Know that doorbusters are few and far between

Retailers want to get you into their store to shop. The way they often do this is with the doorbusters. Make sure you read the ad carefully. Many times these are limited to 25-100 items at each store. That means if you are not in line super early, you will not get the deal.

If you really want a doorbuster, watch for those which have a shopping guarantee, such as shoppers in the store at a certain time will be guaranteed to get that item. Walmart did this last year, so we may see the same thing happening again in 2016.

10. Shop on Wednesday

Sometimes, the Black Friday prices are not always the lowest price. Visit the store on Wednesday to find out. You might find that the price listed is the same as, if not lower than, what you will find in a couple of days. Go ahead and grab that item while you can.

This is also true with finding the hot holiday toys. If you find one in the store before the shopping frenzy hits, grab it to ensure you have one for Christmas.

This is also the time to figure out the other items you want and where they live in the store. This way, when you get there on Friday, you know where to head to get find the gifts on your list.

Happy Black Friday/Christmas Shopping 2018.

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David Chisomeje Is A Graduate From The National Open University Nigeria, He Holds His BSc In International Relations, He Is Also A Political Analyst, Social Media Enthusiast And Anchor On Lifestylenaija TV.